About Mrs. Duerk

Hello! Welcome to Kindergarten! My name is Sarah Duerk (pronounced "Dirk") and I am so excited to be your child's teacher this year. It's going to be a great year full of new friends, new adventures and new discoveries. This is my seventeenth year teaching kindergarten and my seventh year in the EWE family. My husband Scott and I have three girls, Avery (16), Anna Catherine (13) and Barrett (12) who keep up very busy outside of school! My oldest attends Woodmont High School, and my younger two attend Ralph Chandler Middle School. I am thankful that all 3 were able to attend Ellen Woodside! My wonderful teaching assistant and "right hand man" is Mrs. Alicia Olson. She has been a part of the Ellen Woodside family for many years. She had three kids attend EWE, she has served on our PTA, and subbed in the district for many years. This is her third year as an "official" paraprofessional in kindergarten, but she feels right at home! We make a great team!

I consider it a special privilege to be able to teach kindergarten. It is important for me to help create a fun and positive first school year experience. I would like to work closely together with you and believe that frequent communication is vital. I will be sending weekly newsletters and emails outlining what we will be working on in school. 

If you ever need anything, please feel free to contact me at 355-4928 or shduerk@greenville.k12.sc.us. I'll be sure to return phone calls and emails as soon as possible. 

I look forward to getting to know all of you and I know it will be a fun filled year! :)